Butter and Ghee — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Butter and Ghee — Production was 303,685 t in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
303,685 t
Change on year
up 1.9%
Rank
2nd
of 12 groups
All-time high
303,685 t
in 2023
All-time low
59,567 t
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Butter and Ghee — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961–2023

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k196119922023

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2023, butter and ghee — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) stood at 303,685 t. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, butter and ghee — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 303,685 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 59,567 t, in 1961.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Butter and Ghee — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year

Annual values for Butter and Ghee — Production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 1961 to 2023.
Year t Change
1961 59,567 t —
1962 60,643 t +1.8%
1963 62,795 t +3.5%
1964 64,235 t +2.3%
1965 66,357 t +3.3%
1966 67,447 t +1.6%
1967 70,896 t +5.1%
1968 72,877 t +2.8%
1969 72,830 t -0.1%
1970 71,994 t -1.1%
1971 70,932 t -1.5%
1972 70,817 t -0.2%
1973 73,316 t +3.5%
1974 74,697 t +1.9%
1975 77,578 t +3.9%
1976 78,704 t +1.5%
1977 79,842 t +1.4%
1978 85,988 t +7.7%
1979 88,799 t +3.3%
1980 88,740 t -0.1%
1981 91,611 t +3.2%
1982 94,212 t +2.8%
1983 99,300 t +5.4%
1984 99,679 t +0.4%
1985 95,753 t -3.9%
1986 91,951 t -4.0%
1987 94,306 t +2.6%
1988 97,666 t +3.6%
1989 97,293 t -0.4%
1990 102,194 t +5.0%
1991 103,045 t +0.8%
1992 104,968 t +1.9%
1993 110,978 t +5.7%
1994 118,651 t +6.9%
1995 124,758 t +5.1%
1996 130,135 t +4.3%
1997 134,848 t +3.6%
1998 138,350 t +2.6%
1999 143,249 t +3.5%
2000 141,734 t -1.1%
2001 134,782 t -4.9%
2002 152,606 t +13.2%
2003 157,355 t +3.1%
2004 171,230 t +8.8%
2005 180,294 t +5.3%
2006 181,944 t +0.9%
2007 190,326 t +4.6%
2008 198,523 t +4.3%
2009 208,329 t +4.9%
2010 214,029 t +2.7%
2011 216,619 t +1.2%
2012 248,201 t +14.6%
2013 253,096 t +2.0%
2014 273,341 t +8.0%
2015 276,660 t +1.2%
2016 282,047 t +1.9%
2017 282,679 t +0.2%
2018 297,012 t +5.1%
2019 296,229 t -0.3%
2020 277,751 t -6.2%
2021 286,785 t +3.3%
2022 297,982 t +3.9%
2023 303,685 t +1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 66,405 t 59,567 t 72,877 t 9
1970s 77,267 t 70,817 t 88,799 t 10
1980s 95,051 t 88,740 t 99,679 t 10
1990s 121,118 t 102,194 t 143,249 t 10
2000s 171,712 t 134,782 t 208,329 t 10
2010s 263,991 t 214,029 t 297,012 t 10
2020s 291,551 t 277,751 t 303,685 t 4

Countries ranked near Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

  1. 1 India 5.48 million t compare
  2. 2 USSR 1.51 million t compare
  3. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 214,077 t compare
  4. 3 Pakistan 1.27 million t compare
  5. 4 Türkiye 150,492 t compare
  6. 4 Australia and New Zealand 536,750 t compare
  7. 5 Germany 468,880 t compare
  8. 5 United Republic of Tanzania 60,925 t compare

See the full ranking of 165 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is butter and ghee — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Butter and ghee — production in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 303,685 t in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest butter and ghee — production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 303,685 t in 2023.
What is the lowest butter and ghee — production recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 59,567 t in 1961.
How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for butter and ghee — production?
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 2nd out of 12 groups with data for 2023.
Is butter and ghee — production rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Butter and Ghee — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Butter and Ghee — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
165 places, 8,877 data points, 1961–2023
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